Capitol Hardscapes

Capitol Hardscapes was punctual, did the work quickly but professionally, and built a beautiful retaining wall. We are very happy with the work and will certainly recommend them to others.

The process was very smooth. They completed the driveway in the amount of time expected, the work crews were very nice, and they finished product looks great. We had three quotes, and their price was very competitive.

Everything was done over and above our expectations. It turned out beautifully and took less time than I was told it would.

Chris and the team did a great job expanding our concrete driveway. They were very punctual and finished the job ahead of schedule. Kept the worksite very clean. Very happy with the result.

Original install went well, with a few small problems corrected within the first several months. By March 2016, cracks along the joints between flagstones and flagstone and brick wall of home were evident. Contractor said this was due to extreme freezing/thawing during winter and refused to honor 2-year guarantee and make repairs. While extreme weather is a condition in the guarantee, I do not find this an acceptable excuse for two reasons: First, the winter may have been harsher than average but but I would not call it extreme. Extreme weather is a tornado demolishing the hardscaping. Second, masonry is in common use throughout regions that experience much harsher winter conditions than we do, such as New England. I will not be using this contractor again but you can draw your own conclusions.

Capitol Hardscapes did a wonderful job. They were able to start the work promptly. The work was performed during the holiday season and much of it was done while I was traveling. We were able to keep in touch via email. They recommended a type of installation that provided for easier maintenance, which I accepted. They completed the job in a very timely manner and the results are beautiful. I have only good things to say about Capitol Hardscapes. They are an A+ company.

CS's pricing was competitive, the crew was professional, punctual. The owners are very responsive and care about the projects. They are available by email and phone and were on the job site to check on the work on multiple days/occasions. The crew cleaned up at the end of each day and took care to not disturb our existing landscaping. I would highly recommend Capitol Hardscapes and would use them again.

The guys did great. They finished this project in four days and it looks amazing.

They did very well, we had used them before on our driveway and I am going to use them again.

he crew showed up on time and worked hard and efficiently every day of the project. At the end of each day they cleaned up the site and left tools in neat pile. We were impressed by the crews professionalism and cheerful nature. The project was completed in exactly the time estimated and there were no issues with the work. We are very pleased. Chris was also responsive and professional. A pleasure to do business with overall.

Work took slightly longer than expected. Cleanup after final walk-through was 100%. The new back yard is absolutely stunning. Kevin, the business owner, was very professional, responsive, and with us at every step. We asked for several revisions and additions to the final plan before the work was done, and Kevin was always helpful, emailing us revised detailed plans for the patio. Choice of product was made at the business location, where Kevin has models of how it all comes together, making it easier to choose and plan. Kevin's work crews (up to 5 installers at a time) were friendly and hard working. We will gladly ask Kevin to do any future landscaping projects.

If I go forward with the project, I will seriously consider using this company. The pricing was competitive and they clearly have attention to detail and are responsive to their clients.

Chris was a gentleman from start to finish.

rrWe met with Chris in September to discuss various options. Although we knew pretty much what we wanted, he was able to add important insights for our particular situation given his extensive experience. As we had planned a vacation that came in the middle of what would have been the completion, he was able to schedule the work so that the completion would occur after our return. We made a couple of changes which he was able to accommodate. Overall, Capitol Hardscapes listens to its customers and very professional. I would engage them again.

They were professional. The project was very well managed and the end result was beautiful. The price was consistent with the other bids.

Chris was great to work with and very responsive. He looked at how the product was going to fit in aesthetically with the rest of our house and landscaping, and made recommendations that saved both time and money. The finished product exceeded our expectations, and neighbors and strangers alike have complimented us on the finished product.

They encountered some very difficult roots, from a nearby Maple tree. Chris proposed an innovative solution, which was to raise up the overall level of the walkway, and then add fill dirt around the walkway. It was an innovative solution, resulting in far less root damage, and a walkway that was not as steep as it would have been. They brought in the fill dirt, seeded, and put straw on the area, with no extra charges. They also filled in and seeded an adjacent area, which I had been working on personally, but was not part of their job.From the start to the finish, we had very good communications and responsiveness from Chris Scango -- despite a very busy schedule. He also refereed us to an extremely capable company that handled our driveway re-paving job (Dominic's Paving). My wife and I strongly recommend Capital Hardscapes for similar jobs.

I found the contact information on Angie's list. Phoned and arranged for an estimate. I had had many estimates. Their's was certainly fair. They provided a brochure of the pavers they would use and took me pick out the color and layout I preferred. The crew sent was courteous and prompt. Management appeared to supervise the work and respond to questions I may have during the process. Since I felt a step would be better to reach the driveway from the lawn, the step was designed and inserted. The work was started and completed promptly.

They called a few weeks ahead of schedule to inform me that they were on schedule and checking in. They then called me on a Friday to check if they could start the following week, they started on a Wednesday and finished by end of weekend. Fast and quality. They did a GREAT JOB!!! They even did a few little extras with out additional charge. No headaches.

Someone came to provide a quote and I believe they were going to send me an email. I do not recall going over too much discussion of what my requirements (not that I was holding back...) with this person. I did not receive a quote anytime soon so I gave up on this company. Then one day I received a quote in the mail. The quote was maybe 45% ( 10 - 8k) more than anyone else. The quote did not include too many details that would give me an idea of why the price was so much higher than anyone elses. Also the quote was for EP Henry pavers which to me seems like one of the more economical pavers. So based on sketchy late and expensive quote I would not recommend this company to anyone given the cost and importance of getting a job like the patio done right the first time around.

My overall experience with Capitol Hardscapes was excellent. Their price was good. They were very responsive. They were punctual. They were very professional. I would use them again in the future.

Our experience with Capitol Hardscape was wonderful -- better than we could have imagined. We wish we had found this firm sooner. .

Based on Angie?s List reports, we contacted CAPITOL HARDSCAPES in late July asking for a quote to remove the pavers and bricks on the front walkway and backyard patio and replace with flagstone on concrete. Greg Farrah met with us to discuss the project and make recommendations. Later we met with Greg at the quarry to see the flagstone he recommended. We mentioned the Angie?s List coupon to Greg, and he said he wasn?t aware of it but would discuss with the owners. Greg was very responsive and personable. We felt comfortable with the proposal. Upon signing the contract, we provided the Angie?s coupon and placed a third down. Work was to start within 3 weeks. We had a start date but, unfortunately, due to a family emergency, we requested it be postponed. CAPITOL HARDSCAPES worked with us to reschedule. Work started on August 31, and the demo went very quickly. The team worked without our being at home and left the yard neat after each day?s work. After 4 days, they were 50% complete, and we made our second payment. The project was delayed again because of poor weather conditions. Upon resuming, two teams worked steadily another 3 days, and the patio and walk were laid in place without a hitch. We were told they?d be back in a few days to do the final cleanup. On September 12, Chris Scango sent us a final bill and said the cleanup was scheduled for 3 days later. They would remove all the supplies and equipment and complete the job, at which time the final payment would be due. We informed Chris that the final bill did not show the Angie?s coupon credit. We told him we would not be home but would be happy to meet with a company representative in the evening to make the final payment, or we could place it in the mail. Chris acknowledged that his finance system did not have a way to credit the coupon but that we can deduct it from the amount owed. He also requested that we leave the final payment for his crew. Understanding that the weather caused a lot of delays and our exchanges with CAPITOL HARDSCAPES had been honorable, we left the check. Again the weather caused disruption so they didn?t complete the work as scheduled, but they did pick up the check on September 15. On September 19, we notified Chris that we were concerned about some voids in the under layer base and provided a punch-out list. We were told they would take care of it; however, again, the weather caused delays. At this point we were getting a bit nervous because we had paid in full yet the job was not complete. On September 29 the punch-out list was completed. We were still concerned about the voids, so Chris came to the house to meet with us. He apologized for the delays and for not following up on the punch-out list sooner. He assured us there should be no problems and said that he?d send us a 2-year warranty should there be any problems. We are still waiting for the warranty. We are happy with the finished project, and we recommend CAPITOL HARDSCAPES.

We had a 150-year-old stone wall that failed after multiple heavy rains in the spring. It was a dry stack wall and the repair area was about 20 feet or less. We hired this company because they said they had experience with dry stack. While we thought this company was pricey, another company wouldn't even give us an estimate. Furthermore, this company got the permits, which cost more than $400 and was included in the price, and as we are in the historic Georgetown district, that was no small feat. They showed up when they said they would, and completed the job in the time frame estimated. This wall bordered neigbors, who had concerns, and the company was very respectful and dealth with those concerns as requested by the neighbor. The workers were unobrustive and cleaned up after themselves. When I objected to the slant of the rebuilt wall, which was not slanted in the orginial wall, they came back rebuitl it so that it did not slant. They did not dry stack the wall (as I understand it), but reinforced it with concrete and steel rods where they cannot be seen. It looks great. It survived the earthquake of August 2011. They were very professional. They made sure i was satisfied, and I was. The contact person who dealt with me, Greg, was great. He made sure we knew what was going to happen, and then checked to make sure I was satisfied. The laborers were very hard working and did excellent work, despite the fact that it was the very hottest part of the year, while the city was issuing heat advisories.

We had our entire city townhouse backyard ripped up and replaced with two new patios, a wall and re-graded yard space. We met with Greg to talk through the project and we immediately trusted him. He delivered a drawing and quote within about two days, and revised both drawing and quote until we were ready to move forward. He was also upfront about the fact that the project would evolve based on the demolition and landscaping needs. Once we signed, they started within a week and finished less than 3 weeks later. We did need to adjust the plan more than once, but Greg, John and Chris made sure to keep us in the loop at all times and secure our approval for all changes. Our backyard is gorgeous, and we'd work with Capital Hardscape again in a second. We can't recommend them enough.